Ironer stand with convertible work tray slidably mounted therein



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Patented Apr. 1, 1952 IRONER STAND WITH CONVERTIBLE WORK TRAY SLIDABLY MOUNTED THEREIN John J. Getgey, Cincinnati, Ohio, assignor to Empire Ironer, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio, a corporation of Ohio Original application May 6, 1948, Serial No. 25,363. Divided and this application October 17, 1949,

Serial No. 121,853.

2 Claims.

This invention is directed to an ironer stand which has a top panel secured thereon in a novel manner to provide means for slidably mounting an extensible tray. This application is divisional with respect to the inventors co-pending application, Serial No. 25,363, filed May 6, 1948 for a PortableIroner and Stand Combination.

The present stand is designed for use in conjunction with ironing machines of the portable type, as disclosed in the inventor's co-pending application, Serial No. 742,018, now Patent No. 2,548,152, and the Stilwell Patent No. 2,362,322; and it is the primary object of the invention to provide an ironer stand which may be used in conjunction with these ironers to provide increased efiiciency of operation. In keeping with this object, the inventor provides a stand which is light in weight and easily handled so that it also is portable. One of the advantages of the portable type ironer is that it may be carried easily to whatever place in the house the housewife chooses to do her ironing. Then too, it may be stored in a closet or other out of the way place when not being used. The present stand also has these advantages, being designed as a companion piece.

One of the features of the stand is the novel arrangement for securing the top panel to the base in which guideways are provided for slidably mounting a work tray. The tray, thus incorporated, serves a double function. When withdrawn part way from the guideways it provides a convenient work-receiving surface at the front of the stand on which large pieces are caught as they emerge from the ironer roller and on which ironed pieces may be folded. In addition, the tray is also adapted to be removed completely from the guideways and placed upon the top panel, when the ironer is removed, to provide a service table.

The stand construction and particularly the attachment means employed between the panel and base provide an economical structure, which may be sold at a reasonable cost in accord with the comparatively low cost of portable type ironers. Strength is not sacrificed for economy, however. The stand is sturdy and provides a rigid support for an ironer.

Other objects and advantages of the ironer stand will be apparent from the following detailed description of the drawings in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the ironer stand showing a portable type ironer in position for use and showing the tray in its extended position.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the Described generally with reference to Figure 1,-

an ironing machine of the portable type, with which the present stand is designed to be used, constitutes a base indicated generally at H) having a cantilever arm ll upon which is rotatably mounted a power driven ironer roller I2. A

heated ironer shoe I3 is disposed to the rear of the roll and is operated by the actuating lever l4 extending forwardly alongside the arm H. Flat guide plates I5, formed of flexible steel, extend from the lower edge of the shoe [3 to the base I 0 to guide the work as it passes downwardly between the shoe and roller. The ironer assembly generally follows the construction disclosed in the aforesaid prior patent and co-pending application and therefore is not described in detail.

The ironer stand, generally indicated at l6, constitutes a leg structure or support frame having a fiat sheet metal top panel H. The leg structure is fabricated preferably from a continuous length of tubing bent to form a standard having four legs which are joined at top and bottom by connecting portions.

Described in detail, the leg structure consists of a rearward portion l8 and a forward portion 20. The rearward portion is U-shaped and the upper ends of the vertical legs 2l2| of the U are bent laterally to form forwardly extending rails 22-22. The rails extend horizontally in parallel relationship to provide supports for the two ends of panel IT. The tubing is then turned downwardly from the rails 22 to form the vertical legs 23--23 of the forward U-shaped portion 20. The forward portion 20 of the stand is of substantially the same shape as the rearward portion except that its lower connecting portion 24 is placed rearwardly by the lateral extensions 25-25. This arrangement forms an uninterrupted inset to provide leg room for the operator and to permit a chair to be slipped conveniently in place. The stand may be formed from commercially available tubing of standard diameter and may be plated, buffed and polished to present a neat and trim appearance.

The top panel ll of the stand is formed from a sheet metal stamping of suitable gauge preferably finished in enamel, porcelain or other material of appropriate color. As illustrated in Figure 3, the opposite transverse ends of the top panel are bent downwardly to form semi-circular flanges 26-46, the inside diameters 'of which correspond to the outside diameter of the stand tubing. These flanges are disposed to the inside of the connecting rails 22-22 of the stand and are secured in place by means of screws and nuts 21. The opposite longitudinal edges of the top panel I! are curled upwardly to form inwardly curved, semi-circular flanges 2828 to provide a retainer for the ironer base and to stiffen and reinforce the panel 11.

In addition to providing a shiftable mounting for the ironer, the stand further includes an extensible tray 30 for use in conjunction with the ironer. This tray is formed of sheet metal and occupies a position immediately beneath top panel [7. As shown in Figure 4, the tray includes a marginal stiffening flange 3i and is maintained in drawer fashion between the end flanges 26-26. For this purpose the end flanges include a straight flange 32 serving as a connector between the flange 26 and the top panel. The tray 30 has. its endwise portions telescopically confined between the top panel and flanges 26 and may. be shifted to extended or retracted position as required. The end flanges thus serve as mounting means for the top panel and provide also a guideway for slidably maintaining the tray in position. By virtue of its engagement in the groove formed between the top panel I! and semi-circular flange 26, the tray is maintained in a horizontal plane in its extended position. The tray is shown in extended position in Figure 1, and is shown retracted in Figure 4, with its relative extended position shown in broken lines.

The tray 30 isdesigned to provide a surface upon which to fold the ironed work pieces or it vmay be used to catch the work directly as it sition upon the topv panel H, with the ironer removed, so as to provide a service table. This table serves as a convenient utility table for many uses about the household.

The inset arrangement at the bottom of stand I6, as previously noted, provides a clear space in which a slide a chair without interference. A further advantage of this shape is that the entire assembly may be carried by one person because of the clearance so provided. By reason of light weight construction the unit may be picked up and carried under one arm by the average housewife because the lower connector portion 24 of the stand is back where it does not interfere with walking.

Having described my invention, I claim:

1. An ircner stand comprising; a support frame, a top panel mounted on said frame, a pair of downwardly extending transverse flanges at the opposite ends of said top panel, said end flanges secured to said support frame and providing a pair of guideways, and an extensible tray confined in said guideways and adapted-to be shifted relative to said top panel to provide a work receiving surface.

2. An iron stand comprising; a support frame, said frame formed of tubing bent to provide a base and a pair of spaced lateral top support rails, a to panel mounted on said top support rails, said top panel having a pair of downwardly extending transverse flanges at the opposite ends thereof, said flanges including outwardly facing semi-circular channels embracing the respective inner faces of said lateral top support rails, means securing said flanges tosaid rails said channels spaced downwardly from said top panel to provide a pair of guideways, and an extensible tray confined in said guideways and adapted to be shifted relative to said top. panel to provide a work-receiving surface.

JOHN J. GETGEY.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Derse Aug. 30, 1949 

